Buchser Middle vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchser Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Westwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
| Measure | Buchser Middle Santa Clara, California | Westwood Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,334 | #1059 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,369 | #14143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 711 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 54.9).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 37.5%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.6).
- •Buchser Middle is the larger school with 711 students compared with 368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buchser Middle better than Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Elementary ranks higher (66.0 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buchser Middle and Westwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchser Middle: 711. Westwood Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchser Middle and Westwood Elementary rank in California?
Buchser Middle is 357th of 1,334 and Westwood Elementary is 1059th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).